Elizabeth Becomes Symbol of Empire at Age Thirteen
New York April 24 Princess Elizabeth heir to the British throne marks her thirteenth birthday with growing prerogatives and longer dresses. To many she is a bright charming lass who may reign one day like Queen Victoria, while statesmen see her as the bond uniting the empire and a living symbol of Britain's imperial unity.
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Governor Addresses Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival
Governor James H. Price invited visitors to Winchester during the sixteenth annual Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival. The message, broadcast from WRVA Richmond, reviewed local apple industry progress and Winchester history, and previewed Thursday and Friday events with entertainment and education features.
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Archbishop Spellman Named New York Leader
The Rev Francis J Spellman auxiliary Bishop of Boston was named Archbishop of New York by Pope Pius XII to succeed the late Cardinal Hayes. Spellman, born May 4, will be 50 and is expected to become a cardinal. he once drove a grocery wagon in Whitman Massachusetts and later served in Rome as an assistant to the Vatican secretary of state.
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Insurance Plot Deepens in Philadelphia Murder Case
Police prepare to interview Carina Favato a 44 year old widow who pleaded guilty to three poison murders to collect insurance. District Attorney Kelley and Prosecutor McDevitt seek new details about a nationwide insurance murder plot possibly killing over 100 people. Favato is the second of five indicted to be tried with Herman Petrillo already convicted and awaiting death.
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Local Aerie Reports Strong Growth and New Officers
The local Aerie of Eagles has added over 30 new members in the past year, led by President Allen Kipps. Winchester Aerie 824 earned a quota the Grand Erie awarded for the first time. At tomorrow evening’s meeting, officers for the new year will be nominated. Kipps urges all members to attend.
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Keystone Opens Tonight in Winchester With Eaton Sisters
The Keystone modern show arrives in Winchester to open tonight under the Friendship Fire Company on Route 50. The Eaton sisters perform daring 100 foot aerial stunts, with six days of unlimited rides from noon to midnight. Free parking and merchant prizes daily add to the event atmosphere.
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Baltimore market quotes steer livestock eggs and produce
Market notes from Baltimore Philadelphia and Chicago show steady to firm prices on apples and grapes with Winesaps Staymans and Delicious varieties topping 1.90 to 2.50 per box. Cattle calves hogs and sheep report slow or uneven demand with mixed gains and losses across weight classes and regions.
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Stocks Rally Fades As War News Weighs On Market
New York April 24 Stocks opened with a modest rally then slipped back as traders avoided heavy commitments ahead of Hitler’s Reichstag speech. Bonds outperformed while cotton futures tumbled on Roosevelt’s subsidy plan. Sterling sits at 4.68 1 8 dollars. Selected quotes show major firms like General Electric and U S Steel trading without strong momentum.
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Grain futures ease as European news quiets markets
Chicago and Baltimore grain markets show losses on wheat and corn amid softer world prices and favorable U.S. weather. May wheat 69 to 68 7-8, corn May 48 1-4, soybeans May 87 5-8. cash grain bids mix across grades. Baltimore reports wheat at 76c and corn at 55c a bushel with year-ago levels noted.
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Chief Mediator Takes A Mediation Role In Coal Talks
The U S Department of Labor sent mediator John R. Stielman to a deadlocked conference between Appalachian soft coal operators and CIO officials. With 350000 miners idle since April 1, the administration fears dwindling coal reserves. A three man mediation board may be appointed if terms are not reached.
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Lee Smith Guilty for DWI in Corporation Court
Lee Smith was found guilty of operating a motor vehicle under the influence in Corporation Court. He faces four months in jail and a $100 fine plus costs. it is his second offense. Defense was by F L Largent Jr with jury members L M Larrick foreman and others. Smith’s car was struck by a B and O train while near the rails in the city. Woolfolk couple to return home on West Cork Street after visiting Knox ville.
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Blossoms To Be Plentiful For Festival Continues
Blossoms will reach peak by Wednesday as warm sun spurs rapid unfolding. Festival will use full bloom background with petals dropping on earlier varieties. Motorists report heavy traffic on arterial highways and secondary routes to view Shenandoah Valley springtime orchards.
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Mrs. Elia Glaize Dies at 83 in Virginia
Elia F. Glaize aged 83 wife of the late Henry C. Glaize died at her Opequon Virginia home this morning at 9 15 a m from complications She was daughter of Josiah and Mary Lup ton of Frederick County She leaves two sons Charles C Glaize Winchester and Harry M Glaize Opequon and a grandson Clarence Glaize Winchester Services set for April 26 at Paxton Chapel with Rev George L Water pallbearers J D Marker H O Hawkins Robert Snapp George Bywaters M T Dunn and John Bywaters Burial at Mount Hebron. The remains remain at Jones Funeral Home until Wednesday 2 p m.
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S V A Students Earn Excellent Ratings at Music Festival
At the Virginia High School competitive Music Festival in Richmond three S V A cadets earned excellent ratings. Ross Davidson placed second in trombone with The Premier Police scoring 94 among 16 entrants. Mark Kirkpatrick and John Angras also earned excellent ratings for Willow Echoes and If I Were Lord of the Sun with scores 90 and 88 respectively. Cadet Davidson, Kirkpatrick, and Angras were coached by Lieut. Frank Caputo. Last year cadet David Moore won first prize in all divisions.
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Death removes Mrs. S. B- Steele
Mrs. Bertha Steele wife of Stewart B. Steele died at 3 10 this afternoon at her home 317 Fairview avenue after an illness She is survived by her husband four children and her father Clinton Keller of Winchester Funeral arrangements will not be completed before tomorrow per relatives
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Program Sparks Discussion On Local Festival Quiz Show
A Saturday evening radio program from 7:30 to 8 attracted many comments in the city and nearby communities. Sponsored by Hahn Shoe Company, the show used a quiz theme with six local people answering questions including Shirley Williams, Allison Cooper, Mary Lois Bean, Clarke Cooper, H. F. Byrd Jr., and Ridge White.
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Roosevelt to propose new relief set up under existing department
Barkley said the president plans a unified relief structure under a federal department or via a reorganization bill. He noted plans to consolidate WPA PWA CCC NYA and related agencies with Congress able to approve in 60 days unless both houses disapprove. Speaker Bankhead confirmed four reorganizations without detail.
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Italy Centered in Axis Tensions as War Clouds Gather
Paris informants report Sir Robert Vansittart carried a French plan for British conscription to London to secure Soviet support and safeguard peace. In Malta authorities rushed plans for a Mediterranean fleet cruise of over 30 British warships after reinforcements at Alexandria, with the voyage set to begin Wednesday.
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